Enrollment
496
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alta Loma, CA
Deer Canyon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Deer Canyon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060216007640
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Canyon Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Alta Loma · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Canyon Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Canyon Elementary ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Alta Loma, CA.
School address
District: Alta Loma Elementary · California
NCES ID 060216007640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deer Canyon Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deer Canyon Elementary
Deer Canyon Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Alta Loma, California, enrolling 496 students.
At 22.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,312 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #335.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (23%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Alta Loma Elementary spends $12,690 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Alta Loma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary (878 students): Deer Canyon Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.5:1 vs 26.6:1).
Alta Loma Elementary also operates Vineyard Junior High (933 students) and Alta Loma Junior High (831 students) alongside Deer Canyon Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Deer Canyon Elementary compares
Deer Canyon Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 58% in California - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
White 23.2%
Asian 15.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Deer Canyon Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alta Loma Elementary, which includes Deer Canyon Elementary.
$12,690
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 69.4%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Deer Canyon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineyard Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta Loma Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd M. Stork Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banyan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victoria Groves Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Canyon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 35.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Alta Loma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Floyd M. Stork Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Banyan Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Caryn Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 24:1 students per teacher
Victoria Groves Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Hermosa Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~496 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Deer Canyon Elementary
How many students attend Deer Canyon Elementary?
Deer Canyon Elementary has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alta Loma, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Canyon Elementary is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Deer Canyon Elementary?
36.3% of students at Deer Canyon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Canyon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Deer Canyon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Alta Loma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Canyon Elementary?
Deer Canyon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deer Canyon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Alta Loma?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Canyon Elementary ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Alta Loma, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Alta Loma on the city page.
Is Deer Canyon Elementary a good school?
Deer Canyon Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alta Loma Elementary?
Besides Deer Canyon Elementary, Alta Loma Elementary also operates Vineyard Junior High (933 students), Alta Loma Junior High (831 students), and Floyd M. Stork Elementary (642 students). See the Alta Loma Elementary district page for the complete list.
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